Page 2 - Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
ii E4287First Edition February 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by an...
Page 3 - Contents; Product introduction
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iiiNotices ...................................................................................................................... viiSafety information ..........
Page 6 - Software support; Intel; ATI; Enabling the ATI
vi Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD ........................................................... 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system ...........................
Page 7 - Federal Communications Commission Statement; • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; Notices
vii Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde...
Page 8 - Safety information; Electrical safety; DO NOT
viii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal ca...
Page 9 - About this guide; How this guide is organized
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology ...
Page 10 - Bold text
x Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than ...
Page 11 - P5Q PRO Turbo specifications summary
xi P5Q PRO Turbo specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel ® P45 / ICH10R S...
Page 12 - ASUS Unique Features
xii (continued on the next page) P5Q PRO Turbo specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: -...
Page 13 - *Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Internal I/O Connectors
xiii *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P5Q PRO Turbo specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange and White) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2...
Page 15 - Thank you for buying an ASUS; Package contents; Check your motherboard package for the following items.; Chapter 1
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5Q PRO Turbo motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!Before you start installing the motherboard, and h...
Page 16 - Product highlights; CoreTM2 Processor Ready; powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.; eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 20.8 GB/s.; 7 years operation lifespan at 65oC); time 3D-rendered previews within ATI CatalystTM Control Center.; Green ASUS; while minimizing the impact on the environment.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 Intel ® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in the LGA775 package. It also supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPUs. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitec...
Page 17 - ASUS Unique features; games, simply through pressing the button
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC—now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks a...
Page 18 - ASUS EPU; components in real-time–helping save power and money!; ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution; Fanless Design—Heat pipe solution; Fan Xpert; ASUS Crystal Sound; conference and recording.; Noise Filtering; audio stream while recording.; ASUS EZ DIY; update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time–helping save power and money! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solut...
Page 19 - Drive Xpert; using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.; ASUS MyLogo2TM; colorful and vivid image on your screen.
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 1-5 Chapter 1 Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. With Drive Xpert's user-friendly graphic...
Page 21 - any motherboard settings.; Chapter 2; Onboard LED
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-1 Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist ...
Page 22 - Motherboard layout; Motherboard overview
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview
Page 23 - Layout contents; Page; DDR2 DIMM slots
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-3 Chapter 2 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. Keyboard/mouse wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 2-24 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, PS2_USBPW56, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) 2-24 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-37 4. LGA775 CPU Socket 2-5...
Page 24 - Placement direction; Place this side towards
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place ni...
Page 25 - Celeron; Installing the CPU; Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-5 Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron ® Processors. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
Page 27 - Apply some Thermal Interface Material; the load lever (B) until it snaps into the
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-7 Chapter 2 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. To prevent contaminating th...
Page 28 - Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor, the package includes the CPU fan...
Page 29 - Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-9 Chapter 2 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU...
Page 30 - Recommended memory configurations; System memory; Overview
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one memory module in any slot as a single-channel operation. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
Page 31 - Memory configurations; into the DIMM sockets.
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual...
Page 32 - P5Q PRO Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P5Q PRO Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz capability P5Q PRO Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1150MHz capability P5Q PRO Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1100MHz capability Vendor Part N...
Page 38 - Removing a DIMM; Installing a DIMM; Unlocked retaining clip
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged ...
Page 39 - Installing an expansion card
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-19 Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion ca...
Page 40 - Interrupt assignments; Standard interrupt assignments; * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.; IRQ assignments for this motherboard; IRQ
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – – PCI slot 2 – shared – – – – – – LAN (L1E) – – shar...
Page 41 - PCI slots; location of the slots.; PCI Express x1_1 slot
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-21 Chapter 2 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 netw...
Page 42 - To erase the RTC RAM
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery ...
Page 43 - -2 to activate the advanced CPU overvoltage feature.
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-23 Chapter 2 2. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the jumper setting. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the advanced CPU overvoltage feature....
Page 45 - Rear panel connectors; External SATA port
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-25 Chapter 2 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 3. IEEE 1394a port 8. External SATA port 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 ...
Page 46 - Audio I/O connections; Connect to Headphone and Mic; Status; OFF; Right; Port
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration ** LAN port LED indications Status Left LED Right LED OFF OFF OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange (blinking during data activity) OFF 100 Mb...
Page 47 - Connect to Stereo Speakers
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-27 Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Page 48 - Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers
Page 49 - Internal connectors; slot opening at the back of the system chassis.; Front Panel Type
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-29 Chapter 2 2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back...
Page 50 - Drive jumper setting
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black Two devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector i...
Page 51 - configuration with the Intel; Configure
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-31 Chapter 2 4. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives.If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the ...
Page 52 - Silicon Image; If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a; EZ Backup; or a; Super; Image; Normal Mode
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5. Silicon Image ® Sil5723 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1 [orange, port 0], SATA_E2 [white, port 1]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can creat...
Page 53 - 80 Mbps connection speed.
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-33 Chapter 2 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB910; USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2....
Page 57 - push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.; Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-37 Chapter 2 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors compl...
Page 58 - power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Har...
Page 60 - BIOS Beep; Turning off the computer
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.8 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to...
Page 61 - Chapter 3; Knowing BIOS; We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings; We strongly; Updating BIOS; DO NOT manually update the BIOS
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard...
Page 62 - ASUS Update utility; Installing ASUS Update; Utilities; Updating the BIOS through the Internet; Update BIOS
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet• ...
Page 63 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file; Load Setup Defaults
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-3 Chapter 3 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select . Click Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next . Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1...
Page 64 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility; Tools; Tab; details
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or a DOS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. asus.com. To up...
Page 65 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility; Recovering the BIOS; containing the BIOS file to the USB port.
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-5 Chapter 3 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DV...
Page 66 - using the navigation keys.; BIOS menu screen; Menu bar; The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility....
Page 67 - Scroll bar
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-7 Chapter 3 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. 3.3.4 Menu item...
Page 68 - language, and the type of floppy drive installed.; screen; display the SATA device information.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. You can set the system time and date, BIOS language, and the type of floppy drive installed. Refer to 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen ...
Page 69 - Allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type.; formatted with LBA mode disabled.
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-9 Chapter 3 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the s...
Page 71 - System Information; AHCI Configuration; Configure SATA as
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-11 Chapter 3 3.4.4 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main BIOS Information Version : 0204 Build Date:...
Page 72 - Manual; Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.; Auto; Loads the optimal settings for the system.; Scroll down to display the following items:
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main...
Page 73 - Frequency item settings.
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-13 Chapter 3 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use <+> and <-> to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. The following two items appear only when you set th...
Page 75 - Allows you to set the system performance.
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-15 Chapter 3 PRE to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [ 3 DRAM Clocks]ALL PRE to ACT Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks]ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks...
Page 77 - Blue; Enhances the CPU overclocking ability.
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-17 Chapter 3 Blue Yellow Purple Red CPU Voltage 0.85000V– 1.59375V 1.60000V– 1.70000V 1.30000V– 1.35000V 1.35625V 1.70000V CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V–1.78V 1.80V–2.00V 2.02V–2.20V 2.22V–2.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V–1.38V 1.40V–1.90V N/A N/A DRAM Voltage 1.80V–1.98V 2.00V–2.20V...
Page 78 - CPU Configuration; Advanced menu
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Mega...
Page 80 - Chipset
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. NorthBrid...
Page 81 - Onboard Devices Configuration
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-21 Chapter 3 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 ...
Page 82 - USB Devices Enabled
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61...
Page 83 - PCIPnP
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-23 Chapter 3 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the de...
Page 84 - The system automatically configures the ACPI suspend mode.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration a...
Page 85 - Second
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-25 Chapter 3 3.7.5 APM Configuration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the sy...
Page 87 - Hardware Monitor; Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-27 Chapter 3 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [42ºC/107.5ºF] MB Temperature [32ºC/89.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3068RPM] ...
Page 88 - installed in the system.; Boot Device Priority; on the chassis temperature.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-200...
Page 90 - Security; Change Supervisor Password
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Superv...
Page 91 - Change User Password; User Password; Clear User Password
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-31 Chapter 3 Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled p...
Page 92 - ASUS EZ Flash 2
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v...
Page 93 - This item allows you to use; Super Speed; function. Plug two identical SATA hard; function. Plug two identical SATA hard drives
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-33 Chapter 3 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting] Set this item to [Mode Change] to show further settings of the Drive Xpert function. Configuration options: [Last Setting] [Mode Change] The following items appear only when you set Drive Xpert Mode Update to [Mode Change...
Page 94 - Set to [No] to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9.3 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
Page 95 - This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.; Load from Profile 1/2
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-35 Chapter 3 3.9.4 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the file. Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS sett...
Page 96 - AI NET 2; BIOS checks the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9.5 AI NET 2 Check Atheros LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). It takes 3 to 10 seconds to diagnose the LAN cable.[Disabled] BIOS will not check the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-...
Page 97 - Exit & Discard Changes; Ok; Ok
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-37 Chapter 3 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or ...
Page 99 - This motherboard supports Windows; Support DVD information; Running the support DVD; Chapter 4
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ V...
Page 100 - Obtaining the software manuals; the necessary software manuals.; Click the support DVD icon.; Double-click the folder of your
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Rea...
Page 101 - ASUS PC Probe II; Launching PC Probe II; Button
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Pr...
Page 102 - ASUS AI Suite; Launching AI Suite
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx....
Page 103 - Launching EPU
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-5 Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can ...
Page 104 - ASUS Fan Xpert; Launching Fan Xpert; AI Suite; Using Fan Xpert
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC’s system loading. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool ...
Page 105 - ASUS TurboV; Save Profile; Launching ASUS TurboV; Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD.; Start
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-7 Chapter 4 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to easily overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set up the best O.C. settings for different scenarios. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may damage the CP...
Page 106 - ASUS Turbo Key; Launching ASUS Turbo Key; Turbo Key Off; Using ASUS Turbo Key
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy...
Page 107 - ASUS Drive Xpert; Launching Drive Xpert in Windows
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles of complicated configurations. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you can easily arrange hard dr...
Page 108 - ASUS Express Gate; Express Gate applications.; Notices about ASUS Express Gate; motherboard; The First Screen; Exit
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your pictures. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start...
Page 109 - Audio configurations; VIA HD; icon on the taskbar. Double-click on the icon to display the; VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows® VistaTM
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-11 Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.9 Audio configurations The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experienc...
Page 110 - RAID definitions; Installing Serial ATA hard disks
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for five independent Serial ATA channels. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical ha...
Page 111 - Setting the RAID item in BIOS; Main
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-13 Chapter 4 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using SATA HDDs. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Main menu > Storage Configuration , and then press <Enter>. 3....
Page 112 - Creating a RAID set; Create RAID Volume
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, pr...
Page 113 - Capacity; Deleting a RAID set; Delete RAID Volume
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-15 Chapter 4 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, ...
Page 114 - Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager; From the utility main menu, select; return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main men...
Page 115 - use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver.; The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector; SATA; floppy disk drive; Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS; Save changes and exit BIOS.; Make Disk; Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®; Make disk; menu, and then click
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-17 Chapter 4 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RA...
Page 117 - Using a USB floppy disk drive
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-19 Chapter 4 4.5.3 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation.To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive’s Vendor ID (VID) and ...
Page 118 - Find the
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_ICH10R] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_ICH8RICH9RICH10RDO] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB\VID_xxxx&am...
Page 119 - Chapter 5; Requirements; Control Panel > Programs and Features
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 5-1 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology support Chapter 5 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi- graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installATIon procedures i...
Page 120 - Dual CrossFireX installation
5-2 Chapter 5: ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology support Chapter 5 4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can pr...
Page 121 - Connect two independent auxiliary power
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 5-3 Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card.
Page 122 - Installing the device drivers; Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center
5-4 Chapter 5: ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology support Chapter 5 5.3 Software information 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI ® CrossF...
Page 123 - Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology
ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 5-5 Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure . 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX . 4. Click Apply ...
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